3D printing at the heart of the Ferrari movie.

Released on December 14 in Italy, Michael Mann's Ferrari takes place in the heart of Modena, a city known for its automotive past. Based on Brock Yates' 1991 biography Enzo Ferrari: Man and Machine, the film delves into the life of Enzo Ferrari, the legendary founder of the luxury sports car brand and stars Adam Driver, Penélope Cruz, Shailene Woodley and Patrick Dempsey together with other Hollywood stars. What sets this film project apart, however, is the contribution of CRP Technology, an Italian company specializing in 3D printing. Indeed, 3D printing technology played a crucial role in the creation of Ferrari, giving an innovative dimension to this production.

Located in “Motor Valley,” near Ferrari headquarters, CRP Technology works closely with Michael Mann's production team. Thanks to the 3D printing technique, selective laser sintering /SLS/ and the use of Windform composite materials, the company contributed significantly to the creation of functional parts for the film. What's more, the company's experience in additive manufacturing allowed for the rapid creation and delivery of these parts.

"Ferrari" on the screen: The contribution of 3D printing

The manufacturer, known for its advances in additive manufacturing, produced and supplied various accessories such as driver's helmet parts (visor) and stand elements. The precision design of these items is achieved through CRP Technology's SLS process, ensuring optimum precision and period authenticity. Selected materials include glass-filled Windform GT, carbon-filled Windform XT 2.0 and rubber-like thermoplastic elastomer Windform RL, chosen for their mechanical properties and adaptability.

The CRP Technology team played a crucial role in this collaboration, being able to quickly produce the necessary parts, in line with the film's schedule. Therefore, the rapid design and delivery of the functional accessories proved to be very effective in record time. The film's production team spoke very positively of CRP Technology's contribution, praising the company for its professionalism and the exceptional quality of the 3D printed parts. This partnership not only highlights CRP Technology's expertise in 3D printing, but also strengthens its reputation as a reliable partner for innovative projects. As such, it opens up future opportunities for the company to expand its influence in the film industry and mirrors previous projects where 3D printing has already been used to make films.